ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Academy of Physician Assistants
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 3.75 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

Contact Hours for Non-Physicians
The Johns Hopkins University has approved this activity for 3.75 contact hours for non-physicians.

Description

At least one-third of physical symptoms in medical care are medically unexplained. These symptoms are common all over the world and their health consequences are not a peculiarity to just one culture. Although many such symptoms are transient and relatively minor, 10–15% of primary care patients have disabling medically unexplained syndromes (MUS). The need for more research on the best management of medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) has been stressed in the medical literature.
The course will provide an update on the latest advancements in the treatment and management of the most common symptoms of medically unexplained syndromes (MUS).

Objective

After attending this activity, the participant will demonstrate the ability to:

The Paradigm of "Chronic" Lyme Disease: Time for a Change?

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in 2012

Cite the diagnostic criteria for CFS
Discuss the differential diagnosis of CFS
Describe advances in the last decade in our understanding of CFS
Discuss the relationship between orthostatic intolerance and CFS

Fibromyalgia: My Approach

To recognize the multi-faceted nature of fibromyalgia.
To identify common comorbidities associated with fibromyalgia.
To explain the importance of addressing each facet of fibromyalgia in a comprehensive treatment plan.
To describe both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies available for fibromyalgia treatment.

November 10, 201210:30 AM to 10:55 AM

Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Chronic Illness

1) Identify differences between the Chinese Medicine treatments of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, and Lyme Disease.
2) Identify three Chinese Medicine dietary recommendations for Fibromyalgia.
3) Discuss the Chinese Medicine treatment for sleeping disorders that can be used to improve Fibromyalgia symptoms.

November 10, 201210:55 AM to 11:20 AM

The Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Managing Unexplained Medical Symptoms

Symptom Management for Medically Unexplained Symptoms

Identify the reasons that behavioral management of symptoms needs to be a key component of the treatment regimen for medically unexplained syndromes.
Identify the behavioral interventions for management of symptoms that lead to improvements in life functioning.

Closing Remarks

Discuss the economic burden of medically unexplained syndromes on the healthcare system
Identify useful strategies in the care of those with medically unexplaines syndromes

Policy On Speaker And Provider Disclosure

It is the policy of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine that the speaker and provider disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, and also disclose discussions of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation(s). Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine OCME has established policies in place that will identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity. Detailed disclosure will be made in the activity handout materials.